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Price review: Aug 2026

Brussels Airport Transfers: The Diabolo Fee and Bus 12

Understand Belgium’s €6.40 Diabolo airport railway fee and how public Bus 12 offers a budget alternative.

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Written by ETH Editorial Team
Published: Jul 25, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team
• Traveling from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU)

Traveling from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU)

  • The Train Option (€10.30): Direct trains reach Brussels Central in 17 minutes. The fare includes the mandatory €6.40 Diabolo fee (a special infrastructure supplement added to all airport train tickets).
  • STIB Bus Line 12 (€7.00): Express public bus running to Schuman (European Quarter) in 30 minutes, avoiding the rail supplement.
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